To the Point (5 letters)

Crews work to remove snow from MetLife Stadium, which will host Superbowl XLVIII next month, on Feb. 2 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Andrew Burton, Getty Images)

The two teams about to play in the Super Bowl represent the only two states that have approved recreational marijuana. Coincidence, or is the universe sending a message? This gives new meaning to the name Super Bowl.

James Schmidt, Denver

Why is the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo? Who goes to Pueblo? I would like to see it move to the other side of the state, maybe Fort Collins.

We are going to “solve” the problem of violence after 2 a.m. bar closings by sending intoxicated drivers into rush-hour traffic at 7 a.m.? This proposal is so ridiculous, you don’t know whether to laugh or cry.

James L. Sullivan, Denver

Re: “Liberals, let the states do it,” Jan. 19 Froma Harrop column.

Froma Harrop writes, “Let’s all make a pact to stop trying to make everyone else over in our own image.” Hear, hear! Let’s all hope Harrop’s message reaches a receptive reader in the White House.

Steve Baur, Westminster

In fairness to Colorado’s reputation, articles on the new marijuana industry should state that 45 percent of Colorado voters voted against it. That’s a large percentage who deplore what is happening to our state and our youth.

Barbara St. John, Wheat Ridge

These letters were published in the Jan. 26 edition.

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The two teams about to play in the Super Bowl represent the only two states that have approved recreational marijuana. Coincidence, or is the universe sending a message? This gives new meaning to the name Super Bowl.

In other news, Cleveland and Detroit move to legalize MJ…

Best,

D

thor

Barbara, you made a great point. And the longer marijuana is legal, the bigger the number of those against will grow.

peterpi

By that logic, the longer Colorado keeps a ban on same-sex marriage, the more that opposition will grow.
Most ballot issues, I’d wager, have 40% or more of the voters on the other side, regardless of whether the issue passed or failed.
Ms. St. John is merely showing her righteous indignation. How dare the voters ignored her wishes. You, also?

thor

pete, do you really think you want to compare same sex marriage to marijuana? People will get tired of marijuana much quicker than you or I think. That’s my only point, so try not to twist it too much.

tomfromthenews

“People will get tired of marijuana much quicker than you or I think.”

And as soon as they grow tired and the controversy and epic pearl-clutching subside, it’ll be the “no big deal” it deserves to be.

tomfromthenews

The longer marijuana is legal, the bigger the “so what?” factor. As soon as the novelty wears off, this will be just another facet of life in Colorado. And as more people realize that it doesn’t kill you or cause violent behavior (as the very legal alcohol does) and that its sales can generate huge state revenues, the “so what?” factor will advance nationwide.

peterpi

Thank you.

thor

You’re welcome.

thor

You may be right, or not. We shall see.

peterpi

Mr. Sullivan, spot on!
Mr. Najera, Ft. Collins is “up the road apiece” from Pueblo. If you truly want the other side of the state, try Grand Junction or Durango.

ThePyro

Mr. Schmidt – You’re about three weeks late with that joke. Please stop.

Mr. Najera – So, about a half hour from your place, maybe? So you don’t have to drive all the way down to a part of the world that needs the economic stimulus more than, say, Ft. Collins? So you don’t have to see the conditions that much of the rest of Colorado has to live in? Lazy…

Mr. Sullivan – Cry…cry in your beer!

Mr. Baur – Receptive leaders in the White House? Have you been living under a rock for the last 30 years or so?

Ms. St. John – Most of us can do simple math and a bit of research, so there is no real reason to re-state the percentage. And there is no guarantee that all of those who voted against the measure “deplore what is happening to our state and our youth.” Keep waving your hands, though – it’ll help keep the second-hand smoke out of your face.

peterpi

Spot on, re: Ms. St. John.

Good opening observation about Mr. Najera.

peterpi

Spot on, re: Ms. St. John.

Good opening observation about Mr. Najera.

tomfromthenews

Yeah, Ms. St. John, but they’re still not a majority. And it’s right in line with several other states now considering legalizing pot.

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